Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
Not Available
China
Types
Not available
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Loamy soils, Rocky areas, Sandhills
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
8-5
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Oval
Plant Season
Not Available
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Hardwood Cuttings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Not Available
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Showy Fruit
Not Available
No
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Flower
Not Available
Yes
Fragrant Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Leaf
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Not Available
No
Showy Foliage
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Invasive
Not Available
No
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Nutrients
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
Pachycereus pringlei
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Cardon, Mexican giant cardon, elephant cactus
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
Cardon
चाय के पौधे
In German
Cardon
Teepflanze
In French
Cardon
usine de thé
In Spanish
Cardon
planta del té
In Greek
Cardon
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Cardon
planta do chá
In Polish
Cardon
Herbata roślin
In Latin
Cardon
Tea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Cactaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Pachycereus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Pachycereeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Cactoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Cardon and Tea Plant
Wondering what are the properties of Cardon and Tea Plant? We provide you with everything About Cardon and Tea Plant. Cardon has thorns and Tea Plant doesn't have thorns. Also Cardon does not have fragrant flowers. Cardon has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Tea Plant has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Cardon and Tea Plant and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Cardon and Tea Plant
Season and care of Cardon and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Cardon and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cardon season is Not Available and Tea Plant season is Not Available. The type of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Cardon is Not Available and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Cardon and Tea Plant Physical Information
Cardon and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Cardon height is Not Available and width Not Available whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Cardon and Tea Plant are as follows:
Cardon flower color: White
Cardon leaf color: Not Available
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Cardon and Tea Plant
Care of Cardon and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cardon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Cardon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.